Chef Manager - Longbridge, Birmingham£34,700 per annum40 hours per week5 days per weekMonday to Friday with occasional weekend workingYour key responsibilities will include:Supervising teams to ensure we continue to deliver impeccable food and customer serviceOverseeing the efficiency of all in-unit operations, including managing inventories, monitoring budgets, and implementing action plansCommunicating regularly with your line manager to monitor KPIs and targetsRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand imageIdentifying opportunities for new service concepts to drive salesLiaising between customers and our internal teams to ensure we continue to exceed expectationsSupporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their roleImplementing and reviewing Health & Safety standards to ensure compliance across all catering and service teams.Our ideal Chef Manager will:Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer serviceHave a minimum of two years of management experience within a similiar sector or industryHave experience managing teams in a similar roleDemonstrate brilliant financial acumenHave excellent communication and organisational skillsBe an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskillWe ensure you\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:To help with the cost of living crisis, Compass will be providing a free meal or equivalent Subsidy while workingExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterRegular emails filled with the best discounts and savings availableReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesContributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesAbout UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250 UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone\'s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength